Duke Energy Florida plans 4 new solar energy sites to deliver $1B in customer savings
PR Newswire•10/11/2026•14:25 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Four new solar sites add 300 MW by mid-2028
- ➤Projects expected to deliver $1 billion in lifetime customer savings
- ➤Duke Energy Florida plans over 1 GW of battery storage over 10 years
- ➤Powerline battery tax strategy aims to lower customer bills in 2027
Expert Statements
Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president
“At Duke Energy Florida, our job is to make smart, disciplined investments today that will benefit our customers tomorrow.”
Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president
“These solar energy sites are just one example of how we're planning for the future and strengthening our system to continue providing safe, reliable power, at the lowest possible price, for years to come.”
Duke Energy Florida plans 4 new solar energy sites to deliver $1B in customer savings PR Newswire
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Nov. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Duke Energy Florida filed plans with the Florida Public Service Commission to build four new solar energy sites by mid-2028. Together, these sites will add 300 megawatts (MW) of clean energy to the electric grid while delivering an estimated $1 billion in customer savings over their operational lifetimes.
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